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Volkswagen Caravelle

Black · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T500 DNTMOT history

T500 DNT is a black diesel Volkswagen Caravelle first used on 27 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 236,651 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
236,651 mi
At MOT on 22 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,182 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T500 DNT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Caravelle
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
27 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T500 DNT was last recorded at 236,651 miles on 22 May 2026, 46 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
236,605 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
46 miles
Average per year
10,182 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,651 miles
  • 2025 – 232,551 miles
  • 2024 – 228,644 miles
  • 2022 – 227,291 miles
  • 2018 – 217,838 miles
  • 2017 – 210,003 miles
  • 2016 – 198,060 miles
  • 2015 – 184,486 miles
  • 2014 – 176,172 miles
  • 2013 – 152,456 miles
  • 2012 – 133,912 miles
  • 2011 – 112,252 miles
  • 2010 – 90,095 miles
  • 2009 – 76,722 miles
  • 2008 – 57,841 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,651 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,651 miles (+46)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    236,651 miles
    Test number
    392815135106
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail236,605 miles (+4,054)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,605 miles
    Test number
    159505778919
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass232,551 miles (+152)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    232,551 miles
    Test number
    654882566970
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail232,399 miles (+3,755)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,399 miles
    Test number
    442999977666
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass228,644 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    228,644 miles
    Test number
    800190300487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail228,630 miles (+1,339)2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,630 miles
    Test number
    130606829740
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass227,291 miles (+9,453)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    227,291 miles
    Test number
    985396585952
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front both (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass217,838 miles (+7,835)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    217,838 miles
    Test number
    301318222181
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass210,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    210,003 miles
    Test number
    659534240716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail210,003 miles (+11,943)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,003 miles
    Test number
    849921852428
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

  11. Pass198,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    198,060 miles
    Test number
    890268399774
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  12. Fail198,060 miles (+13,574)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,060 miles
    Test number
    900785530384
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  13. Pass184,486 miles (+8,314)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    184,486 miles
    Test number
    663863490889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass176,172 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    176,172 miles
    Test number
    437542434415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail176,172 miles (+23,716)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,172 miles
    Test number
    676069724322
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass152,456 miles (+18,544)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    152,456 miles
    Test number
    287156993242
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass133,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    133,912 miles
    Test number
    697709892287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,912 miles (+21,660)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,912 miles
    Test number
    947727792251
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass112,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    768945801329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,252 miles (+22,157)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,252 miles
    Test number
    477074701399
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  21. Pass90,095 miles (+13,373)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    90,095 miles
    Test number
    274764290218
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass76,722 miles (+18,881)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,722 miles
    Test number
    861153709341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass57,841 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,841 miles
    Test number
    770603508354
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Questions about T500 DNT

Does T500 DNT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T500 DNT is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T500 DNT?
The MOT on T500 DNT is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T500 DNT done?
T500 DNT was recorded at 236,651 miles at its MOT on 22 May 2026, an average of 10,182 miles a year.
Has T500 DNT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T500 DNT has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T500 DNT ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on T500 DNT find?
T500 DNT passed its latest MOT on 22 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bushes both.

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